Spitting Images: Immortal Technique

Our hosts Dope Knife & Linqua Franqa will discuss the reality of health risks and disparities in the marginalized communities that make up the majority of their audience. They will touch on mental health issues, particularly about the ways that health knowledge can empower mental ... Show More

LF and DK are joined by Brown professor and afrofuturist rapper/producer Sammus (aka Dr. Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo to discuss the relationship of lyric-craft to beatmaking, surviving academia, creative and emotional revelations during the Covid pause, and Dr. Lumumba-Kasongo's upcom ... Show More

This week, LF and DK are joined by democratic operative John Jackson to discuss his work infiltrating the democratic party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>Hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow stops by to talk to Questlove and Team Supreme about his unique place in music history as rap’s first superstar.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>< ... Show More

<p>The BIG FACTS posse ends the year with a discussion about respect. The southern hip-hop legend J PRINCE joins the crew to talk about his new LOYALTY liquor collection, the current state of the street culture, his various business endeavors, social media and much more!</p><p><b ... Show More

Join Steve for the incredible inside story behind the song that launched hip hop on its course towards world domination. It's a tale tainted by scandal: accusations of organized crime, plagiarism and betrayal. And it's told by the artists who lived it: early South Bronx innovator ... Show More

<p>In a variety of eras, forms, and styles, Q-Tip has honored Black Music's past and piloted its future. In early 2017, the legendary MC, producer, and DJ spoke about the historical firsts and classic Hip-Hop history he took part in and witnessed as part of A Tribe Called Quest, ... Show More

In a wide-ranging interview, Maino opens up about having his own day declared in his hometown of Brooklyn in recognition of his community efforts. He reflects on his evolution from the street life to becoming a successful rapper, including his past incarceration experiences that ... Show More

<p>The <strong>BIG FACTS</strong> posse discusses inheriting problems and enemies when joining a record label.</p><p>The legendary <strong>Twista</strong> pull up to discuss everything Chicago, his history with Roc-A-Fella, Kanye West, old beefs, new ventures and more!</p><p>Visi ... Show More

Nas dropped one of the most universally loved rap albums of all time in 1994 with Illmatic. Few legends in Hip Hop have been able to maintain their relevance over several decades based on their skill alone. Nas has never chased headlines or crossover success. He’s always seemed f ... Show More

<p>Once upon a time in late December of 2021 Quest and Team Supreme had one of the realest conversations ever with your favorite MC's favorite MC and ghostwriter. This 2 part conversation with the artist some call Skillz, now back to his original moniker Mad Skillz, touches on th ... Show More

Rick Rubin checks in with RZA on Zoom and finds out he's been peaking creatively while in quarantine. Their wide-ranging conversation covers RZA's first experiences with Hip Hop, ODB's parkour-like skills as a child, the spontaneity of classic Wu-Tang recording sessions, and how ... Show More